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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,314.39, 1,248,507.93 and 263,737.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,314.39, 1,248,507.93 and 263,737.39 is: 395,617.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,314.39 : 1,248,507.93 = 263,737.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,314.39/1,248,507.93 = 263,737.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,314.39x = 1,248,507.93 × 263,737.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,314.39x = 329,278,225,517.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,278,225,517.82/832,314.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,617.60

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